Google Cloud Platform is used around the world to create and deploy solutions that are affordable, scalable and easy to maintain. These qualities empower developers worldwide to solve local and global challenges with cloud technology .

Do you want to start hacking out a cloud based web app now and you need pointers and hints? If yes, then the Google App Engine tutorial is a good place to start.

The Form+ team, one of the winners of last year's Google Apps Developer Challenge

If your application is judged the best in your region, within one of the two categories mentioned above, you could win a prize of $20,000! We are devoted to raising the next generation of information technology experts as well as encouraging diversity among software developers. In line with this, we have special prizes for all-female teams. Any all-female all-student teams that make the second round will receive a prize of $3,000. There are also prizes available for those who are interested in mentoring contestants.